Biomechanical Outlook: High-Ankle Sprain Clouds Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 Availability
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Medical analysis suggests a prolonged performance dip and significant re-injury risk for the Arizona Cardinals rookie following a preseason injury.
Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love is facing an uncertain status for the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering a high-ankle sprain during the first preseason game, as Sports Illustrated first reported.
While a return is possible for Week 1, Sports Illustrated reports that the timeframe for such injuries typically ranges from three to five weeks. Medical analysis provided by Deepak Chona, MD. SMA, indicates that Love faces a substantial re-injury risk of approximately 20% for the season if the injury results in a four-week absence. Furthermore, Chona notes a projected performance dip lasting roughly six weeks, suggesting Love may not reach 100% capacity until the Week 6-8 range.
From a roster management perspective, the Cardinals may opt for caution by benching Love in favor of Tyler Allgeier, who signed a two-year, $12.25 million contract. Sports Illustrated notes that if Love is sidelined, Allgeier's projected snap share would increase to 30.5%, while Love's season-long projection has been adjusted downward to 49%.